Residents interested in getting their pet sterilized should email joel.jenks@sanantonio.gov. Here’s what you need to send:

Name
Address including zip code
Phone Number
Animal Name
Male or Female
Age or DOB
Exact Weight
Primary and Secondary Coloring
Breed
Proof of current rabies and microchip if available

Qualifications for the free surgery:
-All animals must be healthy (any sick animals must wait outside until the veterinarian can examine and determine if the pet can be sterilized)
-All animals must weigh under 25 pounds and be 5 years of age or younger. Animals WILL be weighed on intake and animals over 25 pounds will not qualify
-All animals must be current on their rabies vaccinations. Owners must bring in their rabies certificate (not receipt) to demonstrate their animal is current on rabies
-Animals not current on rabies will be vaccinated for rabies
-Microchips will be available for administration
-All animals must be leashed at all times or contained in an appropriate carrier
-All animals must be dropped off between 7-8am. Any animal brought in after 8am will not be sterilized.
-All sterilized animals must be picked up between 3-4pm

ACS retains the right to refuse surgery for a pet that does not meet the qualifications for service.